Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. RYU Locker 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack | Feature | RYU Locker 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | ✓ |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D nylon outer with UTS waterproofing, 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers | 630D Nylon with Polyurethane coating |
Key differences between the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack and RYU Locker 24L
- Opening: Other on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Clamshell on the RYU Locker 24L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 15in on the RYU Locker 24L.
- Hard shell: No on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Yes on the RYU Locker 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; No on the RYU Locker 24L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 23 accept both. 53 accept only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack, and 0 accept only the RYU Locker 24L.
Only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. RYU Locker 24L: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack carries 6L more than the RYU Locker 24L (30L vs. 24L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the better call.